Ministers home to welcome Pacific Mission

All cabinet ministers will remain in Rarotonga for the Pacific Mission visit this week.

The two-day mission, which will be led by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, will arrive in the country on Tuesday night.

Ardern’s delegation will include deputy prime minister Winston Peters and other New Zealand cabinet ministers.

Their itinerary includes meeting with Prime Minister Henry Puna for a private breakfast, as well as visiting the House of Ariki, lunching with Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters, and visiting Muri for a tourism experience.

Before she departs on Thursday afternoon, Ardern will attend the opening of the new Tereora building, visit the Opposition Office, and will also panel a discussion, also including House Speaker Niki Rattle, in celebration of International Women’s Day.